S|W: The SaaS Weekly – The changing tide of SaaS
The SaaS Weekly is a weekly newsletter covering major SaaS news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to S|W using the…
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Today in hires: Wealthsimple, Breathe Life, FrontRunner
In the last week, three Canadian startups have added new members to their teams. Here’s a breakdown of who is joining, and…
Koho launches new instant cashback program
Toronto-based FinTech startup Koho is introducing an instant cashback program for its customers, in addition to some new rewards…
Report: Canada sees tempered decline in VC deals after record-breaking 2018
According to CB Insights and PwC Canada’s latest MoneyTree report, the first half of 2019 might not have matched a record-setting…
One year after acquisition, Hubdoc’s Jamie McDonald joins Xero executive team
Toronto-based Hubdoc’s co-founder and CEO Jamie McDonald has been appointed executive general manager of product, accounting,…
R|T: The Retail Times – Amazon Prime over everything
The Retail Times is a weekly newsletter covering retail tech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to R|T using…
H|T: The Healthtech Times – A new focus on maternal care
The Healthtech Times is a weekly newsletter covering healthtech news from Canada and around the globe. Subscribe to H|T using…
Ratio.City raises $1 million seed round for AI-powered urban analytics platform
Toronto-based Ratio.City, a Proptech startup specializing in using data for urban development, has raised $1 million…
A guide to Singapore’s startup scene for Canadian entrepreneurs
For Canadian entrepreneurs looking to do business in Asia, Singapore is one of the natural hubs to consider. The island city-state’s…
Rob Maurin wants to replicate Wave’s success at Plooto
Rob Maurin knows a thing or two about crafting an identity for an early-stage FinTech startup. In 2009, when financial services…
Mogo, League partner for health insurance fraud protection solution
Vancouver-based FinTech Mogo and Toronto-based digital benefits platform League are teaming up to bring identity fraud protection…
Today in acquisitions: mCloud, Croesus, Xtreme Blockchain Labs
Over the past few weeks, several companies have made announcements on acquiring startups. Here’s the latest on Canada’s…
Flybits secures $45 million CAD Series C for context-as-a-service platform
Toronto-based Flybits, a context-as-a-service platform for mobile apps, has closed a $45 million CAD ($35 million USD) Series…
Wealthsimple launches investing solution partnership with HR firm Mercer
Toronto-based FinTech Wealthsimple has partnered with Mercer, a consulting firm for the health and wealth management industries,…
MaRS shuffles venture leadership team following Salim Teja departure
Jon Dogterom has been named the new senior vice-president of venture services at the MaRS Discovery District. Dogterom replaces…